I've worn these waders 5 or 6 times and unfortunately outgrew them. They are one of Simms premium waders that are Made in the USA, and have integrated knee pads for sneaking up on trout for a perfect bow and arrow cast. Includes Wading Belt I had a run-in with some barbed wire which resulted in a few small punctures, but had them professionally repaired by the repairs team at Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman, MT (I included photos of repaired area) and they still have YEARS of life left in them. Here's what Simms has to say about them: Designed for anglers who work all the angles, the Confluence Stockingfoot provides the perfect balance of rugged durability, freedom of movement, and intuitive on-water storage through proprietary material technology and a feature set that's ready to fish. Simms' proprietary 4-layer polycarbonate Toray® lower for maximum durability and abrasion resistance combined with stretch 4-layer Toray® upper for enhanced mobility Adjustable spacer air-mesh suspender system with a fabric suspender divider and integrated webbing attach point for net carry Top access zippered stretch pocket plus zippered, reach-through micro-fleece lined hand-warming chest pocket Tool docking stations built into integrated loop patches on wader front chest pocket Built-in low-profile back belt loops with high and low options; 2 inch stretch nylon belt included Compression-molded neoprene knee construction provides additional protection while kneeling and brush-busting